Question : Comprehension:
In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party - and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4)_________ read and she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________right out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter. “But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.6
Option 1: below
Option 2: above
Option 3: along
Option 4: upon
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Correct Answer: upon
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
Let's look at the meaning of the given preposition.
- Along : moving in a constant direction on a road, path, or any more or less horizontal surface.
- Above : in extended space over and not touching.
- Below : at a lower level or layer than.
- Upon : having the thing mentioned as a target, aim, or focus.
As per the context of the sentence, the subject's attention was confined to the book and its next page.
Moreover, the phrase lay/set eyes on/upon means to see someone or something for the first time.
Hence, we find that the preposition upon is the correct choice here.
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